J. Ivanel Johnson: A Mystery 75 years in the Making
Please welcome our guest, J. Ivanel Johnson, who will share her wonderful story of a mystery that took 75 years[…]
Read moreA Blog for Readers and Writers of Mystery, Crime, and Suspense Fiction
Please welcome our guest, J. Ivanel Johnson, who will share her wonderful story of a mystery that took 75 years[…]
Read moreWhat are we going to do when machines become better at all things creative than we are? When they dream for us?
Read moreLet’s talk about character bibles. When I took a screenwriting class years ago at NYU, creating a character bible, lowercase[…]
Read moreNot so long ago, I thought the perfect winter was one spent in a tropical paradise. After years of vacationing[…]
Read moreHappy Boxing Day! While Charles Dickens first used the term in The Pickwick Papers, the OED lists its first mention[…]
Read moreTradition is the means by which the vitality of the past enriches the life of the present. T. S. Eliot
Traditions are important, especially during the holidays. However we may celebrate, family traditions give us a sense of belonging to something greater than ourselves.
Marni Graff: I’m excited to bring this exclusive interview with Elly Griffiths to Miss Demeanors’ readers. Elly’s body of work won her[…]
Read moreOne of the first things impressed upon new authors is the importance of connecting with readers. If no one knows your book exists, they won’t read it. If they don’t read it, they can’t love it and recommend it to others. Today I’m highlighting Readerly Books, a resource for writers launched by historian turned librarian, reviewer, and book coach Robin Henry.
Read moreIf your story includes a criminal prosecution, here is information you might find useful. Investigation Long before a case goes[…]
Read more“Everybody in St. Mary Mead knew Miss Marple; fluffy and dithery in appearance, but inwardly as sharp and as shrewd[…]
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